“We are very pleased
once again to support breast cancer awareness initiatives within our local
community. We believe it is important to raise awareness within the UAE and to help
provide the necessary treatment and care to those women who don’t have the
means to pay for it,” said Ms Tiedt.

Etihad Airways recognises
the global breast cancer awareness month in October each year with a program to
raise awareness of breast cancer among the staff and in the community. Last
October the airline ran a free breast cancer screening and mammography campaign
for company employees and spouses, in partnership with Burjeel Hospital, which provided
a mobile screening unit.

Many of Etihad
Airways’ staff were involved in fund raising activities and the airline’s Guest
Services team organised healthy cooking classes and held a pink themed bake
sale. Funds were also raised through the sale of pink ribbons and bracelets and
through staff donations.

The airline has
allocated the funds to Breast Cancer Arabia in recognition of the organisation’s
efforts in raising awareness about breast cancer and treatment options, as well
as providing funds directly to help in the treatment and aftercare of those with
breast cancer.

Dr Richard Reyes said:
“We are grateful for the donation provided by Etihad Airways to support Breast
Cancer Arabia. These funds will be used to help women who are simply not able
to afford the care they need and thus giving them a greater chance of surviving
this life threatening disease.”

According to the UAE Ministry of Health, cancer
is the second-leading cause of death for women in the UAE, with breast cancer
the most type common of cancer.